Title
Liquor License - Abacus Inn
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 20688.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Wei Wang, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3509 W. Thunderbird Road
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow alcohol sales as an accessory use to a restaurant.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 8, 2018.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I understand the responsibilities and regulation that come with owing a liquor license. I take these responsiblilites and regulation seriously to ensure that my business is run successfully and professionally.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As the primary purpose of the business is that of a restaurant and the sales of food the liquor is nothing more than a secondary purpose.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on the applicant's failure to provide full financial disclosure and possible hidden ownership. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Staff also notes that the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Abacus Inn
Liquor License Map - Abacus Inn
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - Abacus Inn
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.